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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released about the same time to the S6300 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the S6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S6300

 A2400 IS S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S6300 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6300

 A2400 IS S6300 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the S6300.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and S6300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Nikon S6300 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $200